中英词典
1. 名词
whips [wɪps]
- 鞭子;鞭打(复数形式)
- 党鞭;党派纪律委员
- 马车的鞭子;马夫
- 辣子;奶油打发器
- (英国议会中的)党鞭;议院党鞭
2. 形容词
whips [wɪps]
- 迅速的;快速的
- 强烈的;猛烈的
词语辨析
whips as noun can refer to both the instrument used for striking or urging on animals, and the political party officials responsible for maintaining discipline and securing attendance at votes in the British Parliament. As an adjective, it can describe something that is fast or intense.
词汇扩充
相关词汇包括:whipcord(细梳毛呢), whipstitch(鞭缝), whipper(鞭子的使用者), whippoorwill(杜鹃鸟), whip-round(募捐)
近义词
1. noun: lash, thong
2. adjective: swift, rapid, quick
反义词
1. noun: caress, pat
2. adjective: slow, gentle
柯林斯词典
whips (noun)
- (British) a person who holds a post in Parliament as a party official, responsible for discipline and attendance
- (esp in the 18th and 19th centuries) a professional who assisted the driver of a horse-drawn coach by wielding a whip to urge on the horses
whips (adjective)
- very fast or powerful
牛津词典
whips (noun)
- (British) a person who belongs to a political party and is in a position of authority
- a driver of a horse-drawn vehicle who cracks a whip to encourage the horse or horses to go faster
whips (adjective)
- very fast or powerful
用法
1. As a noun: The jockey used whips to urge the horse to run faster.
2. As a noun (British political context): The party whips are responsible for maintaining discipline within the party.
3. As an adjective: The sports car accelerated with whips speed.
相关例句
- The horse trainer cracked his whip to start the race.
- The political party whips ensured that all members voted according to party lines.
- The stagecoach driver expertly handled the whip to guide the horses.
- The chef used a whisk to beat the eggs.
- She gave the cream a good whipping to make it fluffy.
- The whip cracked loudly as the cowboy rode off into the distance.
- The whip of the wind made the trees sway violently.
- The whip of her words stung his pride.
- The politician was known for his whip sharp wit.
- The car sped by with whip speed, leaving everyone in awe.
- He whipped out his phone to capture the moment.
- The storm whipped up huge waves that crashed against the shore.
- She whipped up a delicious meal in no time.
- The children whipped through their homework so they could play outside.
- The dancer's skirt whipped around as she spun on the stage.
- The wind whipped through the trees, creating an eerie sound.
- He whipped off his jacket and threw it on the chair.
- She whipped out her pen and quickly wrote down the phone number.
- The team was whipped by their opponents in a humiliating defeat.
- The chef whipped the cream until it formed stiff peaks.